Introduction

The horrific Kolkata rape case of the young doctor in Kolkata has outbreak nationwide outrage and protests. The Supreme Court of India has applied Suo Moto Cognizance to this rape case, signalling a commitment to minimize these conundrums surrounding the safety of female healthcare workers in the country.

The victim, a 31-year-old postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital, was brutally attacked and raped while she was on her duty. The horrific incident of this crime has provoked the nation, leading to widespread protests and calls for justice and stern actions.

The Supreme Court has appointed a national task force to delve further into the incident and implement safety measures to ensure the safety of female workers across India. The task force will consist of doctors from various parts of the country and will focus on maintaining a national protocol to stop such crimes in the future.

The court has also directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a status report on its investigation into the case. Additionally, the court has called for a national consensus to assure safe working conditions for healthcare workers, particularly females who often work prolonged hours in demanding situations.

The incident has highlighted the urgent need for stricter measures to protect healthcare workers from sexual violence and harassment. The Supreme Court's intervention is a significant step towards addressing this critical issue and ensuring a safe environment for all female healthcare professionals in India.

Now coming to the main point do you think the rape conundrum in India will lessen from these new safety protocols. Again rape is not a new issue the issue is the rising number of perpetrators. Will the jury or these new protocols is foolproof to completely wipe out rape from India? What’s your opinion? Drop your comments below and subscribe to our newsletter to stay tuned to our latest posts.

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FAQS

• What is the verdict of the Supreme Court of India?

The supreme court has applied Suo Moto Cognizance to this rape case event.

• What is the CBI’s role in this event?

The CBI is directed by the court to submit a status report on its investigation into the case. Additionally, the court has called for a national consensus to assure safe working conditions for healthcare workers

• Have any perpetrators been given any punishment?

The Indian law is trying to find out the real perpetrators in this event. Several people are accused of this crime.

• How was the victim killed?

The victim, a 31-year-old postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital, was brutally attacked and raped while she was on her duty. 

• Will the new safety protocols prevent rape female cases in India?

Rape is not a new issue. It is a worldwide issue. Sadly India ranks in the list of the countries having the most number of female rape cases. The new safety protocols may not be a complete solution to this issue.